PLUTONIUM 2026 – National Level Hardware Hackathon (MESA × ECSA)
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
to Monday, March 30, 2026
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1 month long
RoboticsIoT (Internet of Things)HardwareSocial ImpactCommunity
Student only
This hackathons is only open to students. Double check the event page for more information as this may mean only those from a particular university/country are eligible.
Event Type
in person
47
Participants
₹75,000
Prize Pool
4
Est. Projects
Organizers
Alex Johnson
alex@example.org
Jamie Rivera
jamie@example.org
A National Level Hardware Hackathon by MESA × ECSA
Plutonium is a 12-hour hardware hackathon designed to bring together innovative undergraduate students to build impactful hardware solutions. The event encourages creativity, technical expertise, and teamwork across multiple engineering domains.
Domains:
Robotics
Electronics
Mechanical Systems
IoT & Automation
Problem Statements for PLUTONIUM 2026
Participants can choose from the following domains.For detailed problem statements, refer to the attached PDF in the Additional Information section.
PS-001: Assistive Robot for Disabled Persons
PS-002: Smart Campus Navigation System – Hardware-Assisted Navigation
PS-003: Automated Medicine Dispensing System
PS-004: Wearable GPS-Based Safety and Emergency Alert Device
PS-005: Solar Powered Irrigation Controller
PS-006: Automated Plastic and Waste Segregation System
Event Structure:
Round 1: Idea Submission (Online – PPT Screening)
Date: 14th February,2026
Description:Teams must submit a PowerPoint presentation explaining:
Problem Statement
Proposed Solution
Technical Approach
Feasibility & Implementation Plan
Required Components
Expected Outcome
Shortlisting Criteria:
Innovation & originality
Technical feasibility
Practical implementation scope
Clarity of presentation
Team Leader’s resume
Only shortlisted teams will proceed to Round 2.
Round 2: Prototype Development (Online)
Date: 14th March,2026
Description:Shortlisted teams from Round 1 will develop a functional prototype (partial or working model).
Submissions May Include:
List of components used
Partially completed hardware model
Working Proof-of-Concept (POC)
Prototype demonstration video
Evaluation Criteria:
Technical approach
Functionality
Design clarity
Implementation progress
Teams successfully evaluated in this round will advance to the final round.
Round 3: Final Build & Presentation (Offline)
Date: 28th& 29th March,2026
Venue: Vasantdada Patil Pratishthan's College of Engineering and Visual Arts, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Time: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Duration: 12 Hours
Description:Teams will build and refine a complete working hardware solution during the hackathon.
Final Submission Includes:
Live product demonstration
Technical presentation before a judging panel
Explanation of design clarity and working mechanism
The round includes mentoring, development, evaluation, and final presentations.
Eligibility:
Open to Undergraduate (UG) students.
Open to Indian and International participants.
Students from all colleges/universities are eligible.
Valid college/university ID is mandatory.
Outstation participants are allowed.
Accommodation:
Accommodation will be provided only for outstation participants.
Valid proof of residence (college ID/address proof) is required.
Details will be shared with shortlisted teams.
Team Rules:
Team size: 2–4 members.
Inter-college teams are allowed.
No team member changes allowed after registration.
A participant can be part of only one team.
Rules & Guidelines:
Participants must bring their own laptops and required accessories.
Only original work is allowed (no pre-built or plagiarized projects).
Participants must follow timelines and event code of conduct.
Judges’ and organisers’ decisions will be final and binding.
Registration Fees:
Participants are required to pay a registration fee of ₹500 at the time of Round 1.
This fee covers participation in the event, and selected teams advancing to Round 3 (Final Round) will be provided with food and refreshments during the round.
Innovate. Build. Compete.Register now and power up your hardware ideas at PLUTONIUM 2026!